Tee Higgins sparked a Bengals comeback effort with a 44-yard touchdown reception that gave Cincinnati a 20-17 halftime lead over the Chicago Bears.

The context mirrors legends like Rice and Carter, whose career marks set benchmarks for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in NFL history.

Higgins also crossed the 5,000-yard receiving milestone in the same game, underscoring a major personal career landmark.

By grabbing a touchdown in nine straight home games, Higgins joined an elite group that includes Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Cris Carter, a streak tied to the merger era.

The performance came in the Sunday showdown with the Bears, contributing to Cincinnati’s late-second-quarter edge.